college world series | Monday’s games

Florida St. 8, Florida 5

OMAHA, Neb.

Mike McGee hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the third inning and picked up the save after Florida made things interesting in the ninth, leading Florida State in an elimination game. The Seminoles (48-19) will play Wednesday night against the loser of Monday night’s TCU-UCLA game. The Gators (47-17) lost for the fourth time in five meetings this season with their Sunshine State rival. Florida loaded the bases against Daniel Bennett. Preston Tucker doubled to drive in three runs.

Clemson 6, Arizona State 3

OMAHA, Neb.

Clemson roughed up Arizona State ace Seth Blair for five runs on seven hits and went on to a victory over the top-seeded Sun Devils. Casey Harman pitched six strong innings for the Tigers, who had 14 singles against Arizona State. Clemson (44-23) advances to a winners’ bracket game against Oklahoma on Tuesday. The Sun Devils (53-8) meet South Carolina in an elimination game. Blair (12-1) walked four of the first 12 batters he faced.

Associated Press